Codes of Record

California

2025 California Residential Code

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does California 2025 California Residential Code do? Sets the statewide residential building code effective Jan 1, 2026.

Facts

Kind
Code amendment
Status
In force
Stage
In force
Signed or decided
January 1, 2026
Effective
January 1, 2026
Topics
Fire protection and siting, Permitting
Products
Source
California Building Standards Commission (opens in a new tab)
Citation
Title 24 codes page

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